Meaning of "cat" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CAT

Old English catte, from Latin cattus; related to Old Norse köttr, Old High German kazza, Old French chat, Russian kot.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF CAT

cat  [kæt]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CAT

Cat is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb cat in English.

WHAT DOES CAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cat

The domestic cat is a small, usually furry, domesticated, and carnivorous mammal. It is often called the housecat when kept as an indoor pet, or simply the cat when there is no need to distinguish it from other felids and felines. Cats are often valued by humans for companionship, and their ability to hunt vermin and household pests. Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felids, with strong, flexible bodies, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey. Cat senses fit a crepuscular and predatory ecological niche. Cats can hear sounds too faint or too high in frequency for human ears, such as those made by mice and other small animals. They can see in near darkness. Like most other mammals, cats have poorer color vision and a better sense of smell than humans. Despite being solitary hunters, cats are a social species, and cat communication includes the use of a variety of vocalizations as well as cat pheromones, and types of cat-specific body language. Cats have a rapid breeding rate. Under controlled breeding, they can be bred and shown as registered pedigree pets, a hobby known as cat fancy.

Definition of cat in the English dictionary

The first definition of cat in the dictionary is Also called: domestic cat. a small domesticated feline mammal, Felis catus, having thick soft fur and occurring in many breeds in which the colour of the fur varies greatly: kept as a pet or to catch rats and mice. Other definition of cat is Also called: big cat. any of the larger felines, such as a lion or tiger. Cat is also any wild feline mammal of the genus Felis, such as the lynx or serval, resembling the domestic cat related adjective feline.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CAT

PRESENT

Present

I cat

you cat

he/she/it cats

we cat

you cat

they cat

Present continuous

I am catting

you are catting

he/she/it is catting

we are catting

you are catting

they are catting

Present perfect

I have catted

you have catted

he/she/it has catted

we have catted

you have catted

they have catted

Present perfect continuous

I have been catting

you have been catting

he/she/it has been catting

we have been catting

you have been catting

they have been catting

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I catted

you catted

he/she/it catted

we catted

you catted

they catted

Past continuous

I was catting

you were catting

he/she/it was catting

we were catting

you were catting

they were catting

Past perfect

I had catted

you had catted

he/she/it had catted

we had catted

you had catted

they had catted

Past perfect continuous

I had been catting

you had been catting

he/she/it had been catting

we had been catting

you had been catting

they had been catting

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will cat

you will cat

he/she/it will cat

we will cat

you will cat

they will cat

Future continuous

I will be catting

you will be catting

he/she/it will be catting

we will be catting

you will be catting

they will be catting

Future perfect

I will have catted

you will have catted

he/she/it will have catted

we will have catted

you will have catted

they will have catted

Future perfect continuous

I will have been catting

you will have been catting

he/she/it will have been catting

we will have been catting

you will have been catting

they will have been catting

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would cat

you would cat

he/she/it would cat

we would cat

you would cat

they would cat

Conditional continuous

I would be catting

you would be catting

he/she/it would be catting

we would be catting

you would be catting

they would be catting

Conditional perfect

I would have cat

you would have cat

he/she/it would have cat

we would have cat

you would have cat

they would have cat

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been catting

you would have been catting

he/she/it would have been catting

we would have been catting

you would have been catting

they would have been catting

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you cat
we let´s cat
you cat

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to cat

Past participle

catted

Present Participle

catting

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «CAT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «cat» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of cat

feline · gib · grimalkin · kitty · malkin · moggy · mouser · puss · pussy · tabby

TRANSLATION OF CAT

Find out the translation of cat to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of cat from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cat» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 猫
• Translator English - Spanish: gato
• English: cat
• Translator English - Hindi: बिल्ली
• Translator English - Arabic: قِطَّة
• Translator English - Russian: кот
• Translator English - Portuguese: gato
• Translator English - Bengali: বিড়াল
• Translator English - French: chat
• Translator English - Malay: Kucing
• Translator English - German: Katze
• Translator English - Japanese: 猫
• Translator English - Korean: 고양이
• Translator English - Javanese: Kucing
• Translator English - Vietnamese: con mèo
• Translator English - Tamil: பூனை
• Translator English - Marathi: मांजर
• Translator English - Turkish: kedi
• Translator English - Italian: gatto
• Translator English - Polish: kot
• Translator English - Ukrainian: кіт
• Translator English - Romanian: pisică
• Translator English - Greek: γάτα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: kat
• Translator English - Swedish: katt
• Translator English - Norwegian: katt

10 QUOTES WITH «CAT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cat.

1

Anita Baker

Chris Brown is brilliant. That cat is crazy brilliant, and I wish him the best.

2

Stephen Baker

To bathe a cat takes brute force, perseverance, courage of conviction - and a cat. The last ingredient is usually hardest to come by.

3

Antonio Banderas

Cats are very independent animals. They're very sexy, if you want. Dogs are different. They're familiar. They're obedient. You call a cat, you go, 'Cat, come here.' He doesn't come to you unless you have something in your hand that he thinks might be food. They're very free animals, and I like that.

4

Antonio Banderas

If you call a cat, he may not come. Which doesn't happen with dogs. They're different types of animals. Cats are very sexy I think too in the way they move.

5

Gina Barreca

My cat is older than many fashion models. I won't even discuss the fact that she also weighs more.

6

Alvah Bessie

That's what the cat said to the canary when he swallowed him - 'You'll be all right.'

7

Jolene Blalock

Without my Vulcan cat suit, Frankenstein wig and pointed ears, I don't get recognized. I love the fact I'm a shape shifter who can go unnoticed.

8

Pam Brown

One small cat changes coming home to an empty house to coming home.

9

Rita Mae Brown

I've met many irresponsible people in my life but never an irresponsible cat.

10

Jim Davis

I thought if I could create a convincing cat I could say and do anything I wanted on the human condition.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAT»

Discover the use of cat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

White Cat

But when Cassel begins to have strange dreams about a white cat, and people around him are losing their memories, he starts to wonder what really happened to Lila.

Holly Black, 2010

Save the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need

This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a show biz veteran who's proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat!

Blake Snyder, 2005

The Dalai Lama's Cat

Not so much fly-on-the-wall as cat-on-the-sill, this is the warmhearted tale of a small kitten rescued from the slums of New Delhi who finds herself

David Michie, 2012

I Am Pusheen the Cat

Who is Pusheen? This collection of oh-so-cute kitty comics—featuring the chubby, tubby tabby who has taken the Internet by storm—will fill you in on all the basics. Things you should know about Pusheen.

Claire Belton, 2013

Cat

Originally published: Kingswood, S. Aust.: Working Title Press, 2007.

Mike Dumbleton, Craig Smith, 2008

The Persian Cat

Discusses the history, development, habits, and care of Persian cats. Includes photo diagram and general facts about cats.

Joanne Mattern, 2000

A Street Cat Named Bob

A Street Cat Named Bob is a moving and uplifting story that will touch the heart of anyone who reads it.

James Bowen, 2012

Cat

Accidentally killing the cat that kept getting in his way during basketball practice, Marty believes that cats everywhere are seeking revenge against him when he sees cats wherever he goes and begins having terrible nightmares. Original.

R. L. Stine, 1997

The Ultimate Cat Book

Contains a wealth of feline facts, with particular emphasis placed on cat behavior, development, and care, and the unique characteristics of the top one hundred varieties

David Taylor, Daphne Negus, 1989

101 uses for a dead cat

Darkly humorous cartoons show a variety of facetious uses for a deceased pet

Simon Bond, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cat is used in the context of the following news items.

Man Tries to X-Ray Cat at Airport Security in Los Angeles

A passenger traveling through Los Angeles last week had a cat in a bag — not a pet carrier case — and sent the tabby through the X-ray ... «ABC News, Jul 15»

It's Just a Cat, But It's Also a Terrorist

A black cat has been roaming the streets of Pearl River, New York, wreaking havoc on its residents. “A cat, a black cat, is goin' around hurtin' ... «Jezebel, Jul 15»

Belfast bar Alley Cat fined after dead rat found in store

The former food business operator of Alley Cat of Church Lane Belfast ... now published and the new rating for Alley Cat will be published soon. «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»

Sad cat: Meet Luhu, a sad cat from Beijing who is going viral on the …

Luhu hasn't reached Angry Cat levels of viral stardom, and Liu says that she only wishes to keep sharing images of the sad looking but lovable ... «6abc.com, Jul 15»

Pura smart water fountain monitors your cat's drinking habits

This new fountain, Pura, syncs with a tag on your cat's collar and an app on your smartphone to keep you up to speed on your feline friend's ... «Gizmag, Jul 15»

The Saddest Cat On Instagram Will Break Your Heart In The Best Way

Meet the cat with the saddest face on Instagram. Luhu's lachrymose facial expression has won him 76,000 Instagram followers, but owner ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

Surfing, Skateboarding Cat Proves Our Feline Friends Make …

We think it might be the fact that Didga the cat skateboards, swims, surfs -- sometimes on top of dogs -- and does gymnastics on command. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

NC woman says pet cat intentionally shot in front yard

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – A Charlotte woman is reeling after she says her cat was shot intentionally by someone in her own front yard. «WNCN, Jul 15»

How CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Works

Cat lovers unite! It's time to throw away that stinky, dirty litter box. And that disgusting scooper, too! CitiKitty is a cat toilet training kit that will save ... «2paragraphs.com, Jul 15»

Avon mulls limit on cat ownership

Avon's current ordinance includes misdemeanor charges against any dog, cat or domestic animal owner who abandons an animal, but it could ... «Chronicle-Telegram, Jul 15»